Our meetings are usually held the second Monday of each month, September through June, at Center
Congregational Church, 11 Center Street, Manchester, CT.
Meetings have not been held since March 2020 due to
the pandemic. We are exploring alternatives including
Zoom meetings.
JANUARY 11, 2021
Zoom Meeting
Laurie Masciandaro:
Connecticut's Historic Gardens
Fifteen historic sites throughout the state, with
historically significant gardens have joined to form
Connecticut's Historic Gardens. Laurie is currently site
manager at Historic New England's Roseland Cottage in
Woodstock, CT where she presides over one of the gardens.
Information regarding how to join the meeting will be
emailed to members prior to the meeting.
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Zoom Meeting
Laura LeBoutillier: Winter Interest Garden Tour
This 35 minute YouTube video features plants and interesting
garden design that promote a lovely landscape in the
snow-covered winter months.
Information regarding how to join the meeting will be
emailed to members prior to the meeting.
MARCH 8, 2021
Zoom Meeting
Hannah Reichle: Emerald Ash
Borer
Hannah is a past recipient of our Manchester Garden Club
scholarship. She worked for several years with the State of
Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environment and
decided to work on a masters degree in environmental
science, focusing on invasive species mapping and
management. Currently, she teaches undergraduate ecology and
geographic information systems (GIS) at UNH, with
aspirations to continue her education with a PhD program.
Her ultimate goal is to teach and educate the public about
the importance of our environment and all the creatures who
dwell here.
Information regarding how to join the meeting will be
emailed to members prior to the meeting.
MAY 10, 2021
Meeting and Brief Center Park
Visit
Information about the meeting that will be held at a
member's home and details of the Center Park visit have been
emailed to all members.